What is the cheapest way to get from Swindon to Irvine?

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Irvine is to train and bus which costs £75 - £130 and takes 10h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swindon to Irvine?

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Irvine is to train and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs £60 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Spring Gardens and arriving at East Road via Market Place, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Irvine?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Irvine via Bristol Parkway, Stafford and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Swindon to Irvine?

The distance between Swindon and Irvine is 394 miles. The road distance is 369.1 miles.

How do I travel from Swindon to Irvine without a car?

The best way to get from Swindon to Irvine without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 8h 36m and costs £160 - £270.

How long does it take to get from Swindon to Irvine?

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Swindon to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Irvine bus from?

Swindon to Irvine bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Irvine train from?

Swindon to Irvine train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Irvine?

The best way to get from Swindon to Irvine is to train via Stafford which takes 8h 36m and costs £160 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £140 and takes 13h 21m.

Where does the Swindon to Irvine bus arrive?

Swindon to Irvine bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Swindon to Irvine train arrive?

Swindon to Irvine train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Irvine is 369 miles. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Swindon to Irvine.

How do I get a train ticket from Swindon to Irvine?

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Where can I stay near Irvine?

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Swindon to Irvine - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Swindon to Irvine by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
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1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4h 39m
£62–155
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain
8h 36m
£166–270
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
10h 38m
£79–128
Drive 367 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Irvinecar 367 mi
6h 24m
£92–132
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
4h 45m
£119–375
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain
5h 52m
£78–203
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
5h 23m
£103–229
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
5h 28m
£87–251
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 57m
£98–192
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain
10h 18m
£222–346
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 830
13h 21m
£81–132

Swindon to Irvine by train

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8h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 391.7 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Irvine, Scotland?

You can take a train from Swindon to Irvine via Bristol Parkway, Stafford, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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